Description
Pesto Feta Rolls offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that elevate any meal, whether for a casual night in or an exciting gathering. These savory rolls are filled with creamy feta cheese, aromatic pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a soft, buttery dough. Brushed with a fragrant garlic butter glaze before baking, they emerge golden brown and irresistibly warm. Perfect as appetizers or paired with soups and salads, Pesto Feta Rolls are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed to 105°F-115°F
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2¾ cups (344 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 jar (6.5 ounces) pesto
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated and sprinkled on top
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warmed milk with 2 tablespoons of sugar and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- Add remaining sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and butter to the mixture and mix until combined; knead until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Let it rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing pesto with parmesan, feta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the filling evenly on the dough, roll tightly from one edge into a log shape, and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Arrange rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg